We are finding lots of this pink and orange glowing Hackmanite (sodalite) up on Lake Superior.
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Hackmanite is a variety of sodalite exhibiting tenebrescence. When hackmanite from Mont Saint-Hilaire (Quebec) or Ilímaussaq (Greenland) is freshly quarried, it is generally pale to deep violet but the color fades quickly to greyish or greenish white. Conversely, hackmanite from Afghanistan and the Myanmar Republic (Burma) starts off creamy white but develops a violet to pink-red color in sunlight. If left in a dark environment for some time, the violet will fade again. Tenebrescence is accelerated by the use of longwave or, particularly, shortwave ultraviolet light.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodalite
I will get these ones tested at the Earth Sciences Lab to make sure …
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Some of these minerals are quite valuable …
These are the lights we are using to hunt for these rocks at night … 395 nm and 365 nm Ultraviolet flashlights …
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Source: https://uvminerals.org/minerals/common-fluorescent-minerals/
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"WOW! 🌟 Your collection is STUNNING! 💎 The way you've showcased these gorgeous Hackmanite specimens is truly impressive. I love how you're sharing your knowledge about this fascinating mineral, and it's great to see you using UV light to activate its fluorescence. 😊
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